[Rumlow had no problem meeting someone he had once worked for in private to teach her a thing or two about weapons. She was quick and secretive, both aspects that made her worthwhile teaching. Plus, she was more than willing to deliver a tongue-lashing to him if he toed any of the lines he otherwise would run over with anyone else.

He balanced his knife in hand and stepped in front of her. He performed a slashing motion.] If they come at you like this, you drop back and drop down. Hit them in key areas like the genitals. [He performed a quick and neat forward stabbing motion.] Like this, you move to one side or the other and make a grab for the wrist. Control the wrist, you control the knife. However, you can force them to drop the knife if you dig your fingers into the tendons like you mean to destroy them.

[And then he shrugged.] And if you have to take a knife, take one to the extremities. Sacrifice your off hand, the back of your arm, even your back if you must. Protect the vitals.